British Values
In accordance with The Department for Education, we aim to actively promote British Values in our school to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. British values underpin what it is to be a British citizen in a modern and diverse Britain, and promote moral and cultural understanding that celebrates the diversity of the UK. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law.
The Key British Values are:
- democracy
- rule of law
- individual liberty
- mutual respect
- tolerance of those of different faiths and belief
How do we teach British Values?
Democracy
Pupils, parents, and staff should have the right to have their voices heard. This is achieved through our pupil-elected school council, in which class representatives raise issues and suggest ideas for improvement. Parents and guardians are also given the opportunity to express any concerns or queries through parent questionnaires and parents' evenings.
The rule of law
The importance of rule and law is constantly referred to and reinforced to teach students to distinguish between right and wrong. The rule of law in British values teaches children to take responsibility for their own actions. Pupils are taught the reasons behind rules and laws, how they govern and protect us, and the consequences of what happens when these laws are broken. The school rules are shared with the children and displayed in classrooms and other main areas of school.
Individual liberty
We promote freedom of choice and the right to respectfully express views and beliefs in a safe environment. The children are taught to take responsibility for their behaviour and become as independent as possible. This is demonstrated in various ways, for example, through PSHE lessons and assemblies.
Mutual respect
At Audley Infant School, pupils clearly demonstrate a mutual respect for others - all children, staff, other adults. They understand that their behaviour can affect others and have an impact on themselves.
Tolerance of those of different faiths or beliefs
Pupils are taught how to respect those from different backgrounds, through RE, PSHE and assemblies. Pupils are given regular opportunities to learn about different cultures and beliefs which reinforce messages of respect and tolerance in British values. we teach our children to understand that others may have religions and beliefs that differ from their own and to respect these differing viewpoints. We celebrate different faiths and celebrations in school, and visit places of worship.